Don't let AI phantom hackers drain your bank account
Kurt Knutsson joins "Fox & Friends" to discuss bank scams and a self-driving car that trapped a rider inside. Tech support scams have been around for years, but a new variant called the Phantom Hacker scam is rapidly gaining traction. It has cost victims, primarily older Americans, over 500 million since 2023. This scam is particularly deceptive because it unfolds in three carefully orchestrated phases and uses AI-powered social engineering tactics to avoid detection. Attackers leverage caller ID spoofing and AI-generated voices to make their scheme more persuasive, but there are ways to protect yourself.
Feb-18-2025, 15:00:41 GMT